Standout Ohio State security Caleb Downs formally declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday.
The 2-time consensus All-American is considered a possible top-10 choice within the April 23-25 draft.
The 6-foot, 205-pound junior introduced his determination on social media “after a variety of prayer and reflection.”
“Being a part of a crew that introduced a Nationwide Championship house is one thing I’ll all the time be pleased with,” he posted on Instagram. “Competing for Ohio State these previous two years, alongside my teammates, and upholding this custom has been one of many biggest honors of my life.”
Downs, who performed his 2023 freshman season at Alabama earlier than transferring to Columbus, helped the Buckeyes compile a 26-4 document. They gained the School Soccer Playoff championship within the 2024 season and superior to the CFP quarterfinals this season.
He was the 2025 Huge Ten Defensive Participant of the 12 months and took house the Jim Thorpe Award and Lott Trophy.
Downs’ profession totals embody 164 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, six interceptions and three compelled fumbles in 44 video games for the Crimson Tide and Buckeyes.
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